University Archives Photograph Collection

Two photographs from a scrapbook, one of the 1931 graduating seniors (a similar photo is found in May 27, 1931 edition of 'The Polygram') that includes a note from Pedro "Pete" Armendariz, and the second photograph is a campus view looking north from the steps of Anderson Hall.

Two photographs from a scrapbook page. The special event is located on the football field and the band is seen in the center with spectators viewing from the stands. Group portrait includes Pedro Armendáriz and President Crandall.

Two photographs from a scrapbook page, one of "The Black Flamingo", an annual school play which includes Pedro Armendáriz. The other photograph shows Inspection Day, also found in the 1931 El Rodeo yearbook.

A scrapbook compiled by Frank Bidwell Pedley documenting his time as a student during the 1908-09 and 1909-10 school years at Cal Poly. Pedley was enrolled in the two-year Mechanics course. The scrapbook documents activities during the time at Cal Poly, including athletics events, school events, and entertainment. Documents buildings on campus, the dormitory, portraits, San Luis Obispo County views, candid photographs, and clippings from campus publications and postcards. Also includes locks of hair and illustrations by Pedley.

Looking toward Crandall Gym and the Administration building at the corner of Perimeter and College Way. Signs on the road read "P. E. Faculty Parking Only."

Wide view of an open field, several cows, and a building [the Steer Feed Lot?] near Poly Canyon.

Front view of the Deuel Dormitory, the oldest dorm on campus in the 1950s.

Students relax on a lawn in front of Crandall Gym.

View of horses in stables and corral.

Low-angle view of the Administration building, clock tower, and part of the Howes Memorial.

Photo album page created during the tenure of the President Benjamin Ray Crandall. These photos document the annual school play 'Moonshine', featuring Pedro Armendáriz and most likely Joel Davis. Photograph also published in the 1931 El Rodeo Yearbook.

Page from a photo album created during the tenure of the President Benjamin Ray Crandall. These photos document the annual school play 'The Bad Man', featuring Pedro Armendáriz. Photograph also published in the 1932 El Rodeo Yearbook.

A Poly Royal princess or queen [Valerie de Geus was the queen in 1957] poses in a fruit tree.

Campus Aerial taken during construction of the Christopher Cohan Performing Arts Center (PAC).

Presented to Dr. Vard Shepard in 1956 by the international students studying agriculture from Indonesia at Cal Poly in the summer of 1952. Scrapbook features stories and memories as told by the Indonesian students as well as photos taken both at Cal Poly and Indonesia, written in Indonesian and English. Photos from Cal Poly mainly pertain to the classroom style and courses that the students attended as well as their experiences living at Cal Poly and San Luis Obispo. Photos of Indonesia feature statements in relation to traditional Indonesian dress and culture as well as the agricultural labor society that took part in Indonesia. These students were part of the Point IV program.